Stuffed Salmon in Air Fryer Recipe
This quick and flavorful stuffed salmon recipe uses air frying to create a perfectly cooked fish with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling flavored with harissa paste. Ready in just 10 minutes, this healthy and delicious dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salmon and Filling
- 2 (260g) salmon fillets
- 4 tbsp ricotta cheese
- 100g frozen spinach, defrosted
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Drizzle of cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Place the frozen spinach in the microwave to defrost. Once thawed, squeeze out any excess liquid and transfer the spinach into a separate bowl. Add the ricotta cheese, harissa paste, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to the bowl, then mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients into a smooth filling.
- Prepare the salmon: Lay each salmon fillet flesh side up on a clean surface. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice vertically down the center of the thickest part of each fillet, cutting down to but not through the skin, to create a pocket for the filling.
- Stuff the salmon: Spoon approximately two tablespoons of the prepared filling into each salmon pocket, pressing gently to fill them evenly. Place the stuffed salmon fillets onto a sheet of tinned foil and drizzle with a little cooking oil to help with browning and prevent sticking.
- Air fry the salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (190°C). Place the foil with the stuffed salmon inside the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model, so check the salmon towards the end to ensure it is cooked through but still moist.
- Serve: Carefully remove the salmon from the air fryer and serve immediately. This dish pairs beautifully with sides such as pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the spinach to avoid a watery filling.
- Adjust the amount of harissa paste based on your preferred spice level.
- Cooking times can vary by air fryer model; check the salmon at 8 minutes if cooking for the first time to prevent overcooking.
- If you do not have ricotta, cream cheese can be used as a substitute.
- To prevent sticking, you can also line the air fryer basket with parchment paper instead of foil.
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